Spelman College

#7 in Georgia

4-years Private College In Atlanta, GA

Spelman College (referred to as Spelman) is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Atlanta, GA. Spelman College is a historically black school.It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Bachelor's degree. The 2023 tuition & fees at Spelman College is $30,058. The school has a total enrollment of 3,102 and student to faculty ratio is 9.09% (11 to 1).The highest degree offered at Spelman College is Bachelor's degree. It offers 1 Year Certificate degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
Tuition & Fees$30,058 (2023)
Acceptance Rate28.39%
Student Population3,102
Graduation Rate74%
Student to Faculty Ratio11 to 1
Spelman College is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (1/1/1932 - Current).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at Spelman College is $30,058 for academic year 2021-2022. Spelman College offers the alternative tuition plans. 79 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $13,030 (exclude student loans).
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at Spelman College is 28.39% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 14.89%. Spelman College accepts dual credit, advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 3,102 students are attending at Spelman College. There are 179 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 67 part-time faculty working for Spelman College. The students to faculty ratio is 11 to 1 (9.09%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 559 (full-time) and 68 (part-time). The graduation rate at Spelman College is 74% and transfer-out rate is 14%. The retention rate is 89% at the school.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
Spelman College offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for undergraduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively. Spelman College offers ROTC, study abroad, teacher certification program. On Spelman College campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at Spelman College
Distance Learning (Online Classes)
  • Undergraduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army, Navy, Air Force)
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers
Spelman College Mission Statement
Spelman College, a historically Black College for women and a global leader in the education of women of African descent, is dedicated to academic excellence in the liberal arts and sciences and the intellectual, creative, ethical and leadership potential of its students. Spelman empowers the whole person to engage the many cultures of the world and inspires a commitment to positive social change.